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7 months ago

Dublin: home of the world’s greatest storytellers

James Joyce may have spent most of his adult life abroad, but he was a true-blue Dubliner at heart. James Joyce photographed in 1918 in Zurich Apart from Joyce, Ireland’s capital has produced four Nobel laureates of literature: renowned poets William Butler Yeats and Seamus Heaney, dramatist George Bernard Shaw and novelist Samuel Beckett. Samuel Beckett on an Irish postage …

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9 months ago

Celebrity Big Brother SPOILER: Fern Britton reveals who she thinks is the biggest snake in the house as shock twist is revealed

Daily Mail

Fern Britton will reveal who she thinks is the biggest snake in the house on Monday's episode of Celebrity Big Brother. A twist in the game will play out on the new episode as Big Brother calls for one Housemate to go to the diary room during the St Patrick's Day festivities. Fern Britton will reveal who she thinks is …

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9 months, 1 week ago

The super-strength Irish 'moonshine' making waves

BBC

The super-strength Irish 'moonshine' making waves Rene Johnston/Getty Images Poitín can be mixed into a variety of cocktails A once-bootlegged spirit, poitín has become a symbol of Irish determination, encapsulating heritage and identity – especially on St Patrick's Day. "I got fed up being a barrister, so I thought I'd give distillery a go instead," said Donal Farrell, describing the …

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10 months ago

Transgender activist Cecilia Gentili's funeral causes controversy in New York, but her family denies deceiving the church

ABC

The funeral of a renowned transgender activist in a New York City cathedral has been denounced by a senior church official, who called the mass a scandal within one of the pre-eminent houses of worship in American Catholicism. The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York condemned the funeral of Cecilia Gentili, which was held in St Patrick's Cathedral in Manhattan …

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1 year, 9 months ago

What does the shamrock on Prince William’s hat for St Patrick’s Day mean?

The Independent

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1 year, 9 months ago

St Patrick’s Day 2023: Everything you need to know

Hindustan Times

St Patrick’s Day is observed on March 17 every year to commemorate the passing of the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick. St Patrick’s Day: The colour green is strongly associated with St Patrick’s Day for several reasons. St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City, is one of the most well-known churches in the US, was constructed "to proclaim the …

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2 years, 9 months ago

Perth's homeless population remains vulnerable to COVID-19, with many unvaccinated

ABC

As one of Perth's 1,000 or so rough sleepers, Des is particularly vulnerable to the effects of COVID-19. Key points: Roughly half of Perth's homeless population have had two COVID shots The number who have received the all-important booster is much lower There is concern the push to vaccinate vulnerable people is coming too late Getting vaccinated would almost certainly …

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3 years, 7 months ago

6 beautiful new wellness walking routes in the UK

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. May’s National Walking Month is an excuse to step up pedestrian activity by embarking on multi-day hikes or shorter strolls, …

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3 years, 9 months ago

Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby lead stars celebrating St. Patrick's Day